NSG 6998 LATEST EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ All of the following are implicated in causing chronic cough except:
A) Chronic bronchitis
B) Allergic rhinitis
C) Acute viral upper respiratory infection
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Answer: C) Acute viral upper
respiratory infection
Chronic cough can be caused by chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, and
GERD.
▶ Which of the following is a true statement regarding the effect of aspirin
on platelet function?
A) The effect on platelets is reversible
B) The effect on platelets is reversible and lasts only 1 week
C) It has a minimal effect on platelet function
D) The effect on platelet function is irreversible and lasts 15 to 20 days.
Answer: D) The effect on platelet function is irreversible and lasts 15 to 20
days
The use of aspirin affects the platelet function, is irreversible, and can last
up to 15-20 days
▶ All of the following agents are used to control the inflammatory changes
seen in the lungs of asthmatics except:
A) Albuterol inhaler (Proventil)
B) Triamcinolone (Azmacort)
C) Montelukast (Singulair)
D) Cromolyn sodium inhaler (Intal). Answer: A) Albuterol inhaler (Proventil)
,Proventil inhaler is a short-acting bronchodilator and is used for immediate
relief of shortness of breath. It acts quickly to dilate the tubes in the lungs.
Medications that have steroids and leukotrienes help the inflamed channels
to remain open and clear but take longer to get into the system to work.
▶ Rovsing's sign is associated with which of the following?
A) An acute abdomen, such as during a ruptured appendix
B) Knee instability
C) Damage to the meniscus of the knee
D) Acute cholelithiasis. Answer: A) An acute abdomen, such as during a
ruptured appendix
Rovsing's sign identifies an acute abdomen, such as acute appendicitis.
Rovsing's maneuver is per- formed with the patient in the supine position,
palpating deep into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and having
referred pain to the right lower quadrant.
▶ Which of the following is contraindicated in the care of pregnant women
with placenta previa?
A) Echocardiogram
B) Intravaginal ultrasound
C) Abdominal ultrasound
D) Pelvic ultrasound. Answer: B) Intravaginal ultrasound
No type of vaginal exam should be performed in patients diagnosed with
placenta previa. Intravaginal ultrasound and pelvic exams are
contraindicated
▶ A patient is positive for anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus antibody). What is the
next step to further evaluate this patient?
A) Refer the patient to a gastroenterologist
B) Order a hepatitis C PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test
C) Order a hepatitis B comprehensive panel
D) The patient is immune to hepatitis C and no further testing is indicated.
Answer: B) Order a hepatitis C PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test
,When a patient tests positive for anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus antibody), labs
ordered should include hepatitis C PCR to further evaluate the patient.
▶ A 62-year-old female complains of chronic severe low back pain. She
also reports mild episodes of fecal incontinence and numbness to her lower
legs over the past week. You would suspect which of the following?
A) Fracture of the lower spine
B) A herniated disc
C) Cauda equina syndrome
D) Ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: C) Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency. Signs and symptoms
include a change in bowel and bladder control (incontinence). Acute
pressure on the sacral nerve root causes inflammatory and ischemic
changes to the nerve and can lead to permanent nerve damage.
▶ A 40-year-old White female with a BMI (body mass index) of 32
complains of col- icky pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen that
gets worse if she eats fried food. During the physical exam, the nurse
practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. After
releasing her hand, the patient complains of pain on the right side of the
lower abdomen. What is the name of this finding?
A) Rebound tenderness
B) Rovsing's sign
C) Murphy's sign
D) Psoas test. Answer: B) Rovsing's sign
Rovsing's sign is referred pain to the opposite side of the abdomen after
release of palpation.
▶ 124. Which of the following viral infections is associated with occasional
abnormal forms of lymphocytes during an acute infection?
A) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
C) Human papilloma virus (HPV)
D) Coxsackie virus. Answer: B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
, A test for an acute infection of the Epstein-Barr virus will show abnormal
forms of lymphocytes.
▶ A faun tail nevus is a sign of which of the following?
A) Down syndrome
B) Infantile scoliosis
C) Congenital heart disease
D) Spina bifida. Answer: D) Spina bifida
A faun tail nevus is an abnormal tuft of hair in the lumbosacral area, which
can be a sign of spina bifida.
▶ Jenny, a 21-year-old, complains to you of a 1-week episode of dysuria,
frequency, and a strong odor to her urine. This is her second episode of the
year. What is the most appropriate follow-up for this patient?
A) Order a urinalysis and urine for culture and sensitivity (C&S) and treat
the patient with antibiotics
B) Order a urine C&S and hold treatment until you get the results from the
lab
C) Treat the patient with a 7-day course of antibiotics and order a urine for
culture
and sensitivity (urine C&S) now and after she completes her antibiotics
D) Treat the patient with a stronger drug such as ofloxacin (Floxin) for 10
days. Answer: A) Order a urinalysis and urine for culture and sensitivity
(C&S) and treat the patient with antibiotics
The best treatment for this patient is to order the urinalysis and urine C&S
to identify the organism causing the infection. Treatment may begin while
waiting for the culture results. However, occasionally treatment may have
to be changed after the culture/sensitivity results return, due to resistance
to the antibiotic used.
▶ -au-lait spots look like tan-to-light brown stains that have irregular
borders. They can be located anywhere on the body. Which of the following
is a correct statement?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ All of the following are implicated in causing chronic cough except:
A) Chronic bronchitis
B) Allergic rhinitis
C) Acute viral upper respiratory infection
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Answer: C) Acute viral upper
respiratory infection
Chronic cough can be caused by chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, and
GERD.
▶ Which of the following is a true statement regarding the effect of aspirin
on platelet function?
A) The effect on platelets is reversible
B) The effect on platelets is reversible and lasts only 1 week
C) It has a minimal effect on platelet function
D) The effect on platelet function is irreversible and lasts 15 to 20 days.
Answer: D) The effect on platelet function is irreversible and lasts 15 to 20
days
The use of aspirin affects the platelet function, is irreversible, and can last
up to 15-20 days
▶ All of the following agents are used to control the inflammatory changes
seen in the lungs of asthmatics except:
A) Albuterol inhaler (Proventil)
B) Triamcinolone (Azmacort)
C) Montelukast (Singulair)
D) Cromolyn sodium inhaler (Intal). Answer: A) Albuterol inhaler (Proventil)
,Proventil inhaler is a short-acting bronchodilator and is used for immediate
relief of shortness of breath. It acts quickly to dilate the tubes in the lungs.
Medications that have steroids and leukotrienes help the inflamed channels
to remain open and clear but take longer to get into the system to work.
▶ Rovsing's sign is associated with which of the following?
A) An acute abdomen, such as during a ruptured appendix
B) Knee instability
C) Damage to the meniscus of the knee
D) Acute cholelithiasis. Answer: A) An acute abdomen, such as during a
ruptured appendix
Rovsing's sign identifies an acute abdomen, such as acute appendicitis.
Rovsing's maneuver is per- formed with the patient in the supine position,
palpating deep into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and having
referred pain to the right lower quadrant.
▶ Which of the following is contraindicated in the care of pregnant women
with placenta previa?
A) Echocardiogram
B) Intravaginal ultrasound
C) Abdominal ultrasound
D) Pelvic ultrasound. Answer: B) Intravaginal ultrasound
No type of vaginal exam should be performed in patients diagnosed with
placenta previa. Intravaginal ultrasound and pelvic exams are
contraindicated
▶ A patient is positive for anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus antibody). What is the
next step to further evaluate this patient?
A) Refer the patient to a gastroenterologist
B) Order a hepatitis C PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test
C) Order a hepatitis B comprehensive panel
D) The patient is immune to hepatitis C and no further testing is indicated.
Answer: B) Order a hepatitis C PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test
,When a patient tests positive for anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus antibody), labs
ordered should include hepatitis C PCR to further evaluate the patient.
▶ A 62-year-old female complains of chronic severe low back pain. She
also reports mild episodes of fecal incontinence and numbness to her lower
legs over the past week. You would suspect which of the following?
A) Fracture of the lower spine
B) A herniated disc
C) Cauda equina syndrome
D) Ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: C) Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency. Signs and symptoms
include a change in bowel and bladder control (incontinence). Acute
pressure on the sacral nerve root causes inflammatory and ischemic
changes to the nerve and can lead to permanent nerve damage.
▶ A 40-year-old White female with a BMI (body mass index) of 32
complains of col- icky pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen that
gets worse if she eats fried food. During the physical exam, the nurse
practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. After
releasing her hand, the patient complains of pain on the right side of the
lower abdomen. What is the name of this finding?
A) Rebound tenderness
B) Rovsing's sign
C) Murphy's sign
D) Psoas test. Answer: B) Rovsing's sign
Rovsing's sign is referred pain to the opposite side of the abdomen after
release of palpation.
▶ 124. Which of the following viral infections is associated with occasional
abnormal forms of lymphocytes during an acute infection?
A) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
C) Human papilloma virus (HPV)
D) Coxsackie virus. Answer: B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
, A test for an acute infection of the Epstein-Barr virus will show abnormal
forms of lymphocytes.
▶ A faun tail nevus is a sign of which of the following?
A) Down syndrome
B) Infantile scoliosis
C) Congenital heart disease
D) Spina bifida. Answer: D) Spina bifida
A faun tail nevus is an abnormal tuft of hair in the lumbosacral area, which
can be a sign of spina bifida.
▶ Jenny, a 21-year-old, complains to you of a 1-week episode of dysuria,
frequency, and a strong odor to her urine. This is her second episode of the
year. What is the most appropriate follow-up for this patient?
A) Order a urinalysis and urine for culture and sensitivity (C&S) and treat
the patient with antibiotics
B) Order a urine C&S and hold treatment until you get the results from the
lab
C) Treat the patient with a 7-day course of antibiotics and order a urine for
culture
and sensitivity (urine C&S) now and after she completes her antibiotics
D) Treat the patient with a stronger drug such as ofloxacin (Floxin) for 10
days. Answer: A) Order a urinalysis and urine for culture and sensitivity
(C&S) and treat the patient with antibiotics
The best treatment for this patient is to order the urinalysis and urine C&S
to identify the organism causing the infection. Treatment may begin while
waiting for the culture results. However, occasionally treatment may have
to be changed after the culture/sensitivity results return, due to resistance
to the antibiotic used.
▶ -au-lait spots look like tan-to-light brown stains that have irregular
borders. They can be located anywhere on the body. Which of the following
is a correct statement?
